Contact

Council's Ranger, Angela Plichota, can be contacted on 0417 181 349 or (08) 9641 2489.

Pound

Council has a pound located at Council's Depot. For enquiries relating to dogs in the pound please contact Council's Ranger.

Ranger Services

The Ranger is responsible for:

• Dog Complaints
• Straying stock on roads. The Ranger continually monitors fences along roads and issues notices to repair where the fences were found to be in disrepair.
• Fire prevention including firebreak inspections.
• Litter control.
• Off Road Vehicles.

Dog Licences/Registrations Fees

All dogs over the age of three months must be registered with the Shire. Registration expires on the 31st of October each year. You may choose to licence your pooch for one year or three years.  Proof of sterilisation is required at the time of registration in order to qualify for the discounted rates.

It is your responsibility to notify Council immediately of any changes to your Dog Registration details, eg sale or death of dog and change of owner's address etc.

Working farm dogs are eligible for a further discount of 25% of the above fees. Pensioner concessions available please enquire at the office.

All dog owners are required by law under the Dog Act 1976 to:

• Register their dog with the local council; unregistered dogs is an offence. (Penalty $200)
• Ensure their dog is unable to escape from their yard; and
• Leash their dog at all times in public places.

Please note that keeping more than two dogs (excluding working dogs) on a property requires special Council approval.

Keeping & Management of Dogs

The Deparment of Local Government and Regional Development maintains a website that provides a broad range of information that is easily accessible about the keeping of pet dogs.

For information on Restricted Dog breeds please visit the WA Rangers Association website on the following link WA Rangers Association.

It includes information on their care; the responsibilities of owners; training and socialisation; behavior around dogs; legislative requirements, including registration, confinement and control; community contacts; behavioral problems such as nuisance barking, and a number of other matters.

In addition to the above, the Department has also produced two brochures relating to the management and control of dogs and behaviour around dogs.

The brochure Laws for Responsible Dog Owners is a reprint of an earlier version.
The brochure Dogs are Fun – Playing it Safe is a new publication aimed at providing school children with tips on staying safe around dogs.

If you require further information on the above brochures please contact the Department of Local Government & Regional Development on 9217 1591.